by Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Haber | May 1, 2016
Post Pesach Supermarket Shopping 5776-2016 Edition There is much ado every year as to where one can shop immediately following Pesach, how long the restrictions apply for and to what products. I hope this is found to be enlightening. My goal is not to issue a halachic...
by Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Haber | Nov 21, 2013
On January 18th 1920 the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, prohibiting the “”the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within… the United States… for beverage purposes”. The Volstead Act,...
by Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Haber | Dec 13, 2010
Part 1: Introduction: There is a prohibition (Avodah Zara 8a, YD 152:1) to attend the wedding of the child of a non Jewish acquaintance. The prohibition is to attend the ‘mishteh’ the eating and drinking part, even if you bring your own food and attendants. There is a...
by Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Haber | Aug 2, 2010
A Halachic examination of the laws of Yoshon and their contemporary applications (in PDF format): Click Here to download: yoshon_and_chodosh
by Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Haber | Mar 26, 2010
Post Pesach Supermarket Shopping Scene